NJ State Parks Reopening Saturday. Counties May Also Reopen Parks.

By JOHN MOONEY AND MATT KADASH

April 29, 2020 at 1:54 PM

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By JOHN MOONEY AND MATT KADASH

April 29, 2020 at 1:54 PM

NEW JERSEY — (Updated at 1:24 p.m.) Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that he intends to sign an executive order to reopen New Jersey’s state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen.

The order will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. Social distancing will continue to be mandated, however.

“We cannot have everyone rushing out to a park or golf course,” Murphy said in his daily press briefing. “Social distancing will be strictly enforced.”

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Murphy has come under fire from many New Jersey residents for closing state and county parks, where people could go on hikes or walks to exercise and get out of their homes to get fresh air.

He said, however, that the decision to reopen parks was based on science, data and facts.“Please enjoy the parks this weekend, but stay away from each other,” Murphy said. “Do not congregate. Wear a face covering. Be responsible.”

UNION, NJ – In a letter to the Union school community, schools superintendent Gregory Tatum reaffirmed the district’s commitment to continue to strive to promote social justice and the belief that all students and staff will be treated in a fair and non-prejudicial manner.

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SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - The COVID-19 outbreak may mean a glitch in some summer travel plans. Fears of becoming stranded on a cruise or infected during air travel have many holding off on faraway trips. Alternatively, at the Jersey shore, homeowners are getting ready for a full season of summer guests. Many have added some extra steps to their usual protocol so their short-term guests will be ...

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ - The COVID-19 outbreak may mean a glitch in some summer travel plans.

UNION, NJ – What will school be like in the fall? The new normal is unknown, but whatever that normal turns out to be, it will be based on lessons learned. For New Jersey public schools some of these lessons will be learned this summer in daycare centers and camps, and may determine if school doors open at all.

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TRENTON, NJ -- Some good news for teenagers who have been patiently (and not so patiently) waiting to get their drivers licenses.

Gov. Phil Murphy and Chief Administrator Sue Fulton of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) on Friday announced plans for a phased reopening of MVC facilities to the public following closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reopening will proceed in a ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ – The ten polling locations that will be open for in-person voting in Union for the July 7 primary election has been released.

The Primary Election will be conducted primarily by Vote-by-Mail, by order of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In accordance with the governor’s order, voters who choose to cast their ballot in person ...

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RED BANK, NJ -- Scott Wingerter, Editor of TAPinto Red Bank, joined Host Stephanie Willoughby to share a story from his community about a local nonprofit organization who held an online art auction to raise money to feed the needy.

Lunch Break is a Red Bank organization founded in 1983 to help underemployed people make ends meet, said Wingerter, but it has evolved into much more. “Lunch ...

UNION, NJ - A peaceful protest is planned in Union for Monday, June 8, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Organizers say protesters will meet at the Boys and Girls Club on Jeanette Avenue at 1:00 and march up Morris Avenue to Town Hall for speeches. Attendees are asked to wear all black, wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

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UNION, NJ - Beginning Monday, June 8, the free Union County Covid-19 Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It will be closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“As the result of a historic community effort by Union County residents to slow the spread of COVID-19, the number of requests for tests has gone down in recent ...